THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Gao-Bugotu Constituency, Trevor Hedley Mahaga and the Returning Officer for the constituency are facing trial in the High Court for some of the allegations contained in the petition case filed against the MP. Judge Augustine Aulanga on Tuesday ordered that the allegation of Breach of the Electoral Act filed…
PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has underscored the importance of the inaugural Attorney General’s (AG) Chamber Conference of Parties (COP) as a significant and crucial step forward for the nation to reflect on the past and forge a collective path towards strengthening the country’s legal services. The AGC COP which commenced on Monday concludes today, Wednesday. The conference…
The Honiara City Council (HCC) is planning to celebrate its firstever ‘Honiara City Day’ celebration next year – September 29, 2025 since its establishment as a City Council about 25 years ago. The planned annual event is now in its proposal stage for final approval. A statement issued by HCC Media, Wednesday, said, this proposed…
A young woman who is seven months pregnant is under investigation for allegedly aborting her baby with the help of a medical officer who is also her boyfriend. A statement issued by Police Media Unit on Wednesday said, Police in Buala are conducting the investigation into the alleged abortion case that took place at one…
A 20-year-old male crew for a public transport provider in the Northern region of Malaita has raped a 16-year-old girl at Kwailabesi area recently with the suspect currently on the run. A statement issued by Police Media Unit said, the incident occurred after the victim was dropped off at around 7pm on the main road…
Solomon Islands round log exports have declined in the last three years due to unsustainable harvesting of forest resources for exportation. The Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Forestry and Research, Richard Raomae highlighted this to the local media last week. PS Raomae said Solomon Islands heavily depends on the logging of its forest…
Solomon Islands received approximately SBD 8.809 billion in development assistances between 2016 and 2021 from its bilateral and multilateral partners and these assistances have contributed significantly to the nation’s development endeavors and growth, it was revealed. According to the Ministry of National Planning and Developing Coordination (MNPDC) these development assistances had been directed to a…
IN a display of rich cultural heritage and patriotism, the Chinese Community in Honiara gathered on Sunday to celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. The event was held at Chunga Wah School and also saw the attendance of Chung Wah School students and teachers with their families and friends and representatives of business companies in Honiara. …
THE Assemblies of God (AOG) Church’s Malaita region concluded their 2024 Sunday School rally on Sunday and the hosting responsibility for the next rally in 2026 was given to North Malaita. The three-day program hosted at the Unity Christian Life Centre AOG Church in Bibisu village in West Kwara’ae brought together 400 plus children from…
GIZO Women in Business (GWB) promoted their organic products at New Zealand Festival held in Honiara last Friday. GWB’s participation in the festival was supported by its partner – the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – to promote and sell their products. Their products included organic soaps, charcoal, laundry detergents, virgin oil, woven baskets, peanut…